What was a major ideological difference between the United States and the Soviet Union after World War II?
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Correct answer: The United States supported capitalism and liberal democracy, while the Soviet Union promoted communism and one-party rule
The United States promoted capitalism, private property, and democratic institutions. The Soviet Union promoted communism, state control of the economy, and one-party political rule.
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